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Last Updated May 6, 2008

   

      

         Our
         Philosophy
         
         
Our goal is to provide a supportive,
         caring setting which encourages children to develop
         socially, physically, emotionally and intellectually at
         their own pace. The Jacobson Sinai Academy Early Childhood
         Education Center of Temple Sinai provides a stimulating
         curriculum using developmentally appropriate materials
         within a safe, secure environment. When children are
         successful they feel good about their accomplishments and
         themselves. Within this setting, children are willing to
         explore challenging situations, interact with new materials
         and with each other.
      
   





















Our Program

We provide a program that focuses on the whole child. Each child is respected as an individual with a specific needs to be nurtured. All classrooms are set up with activity areas that challenge the interests and cognitive abilities of each age group. Teachers encourage each child to make independent choices within the structured setting and thereby gain self-confidence. We see ourselves as an extension of the family. Parents and teachers work together towards a common goal to create an environment which nurtures and enables children to grow to their full potential.

Our faculty consists of dedicated teachers who are highly trained in the education of young children within a Jewish setting. Many of our teachers are parents themselves and bring a wealth of life experience to their positions. Teachers help the children develop self-esteem and provide a safe, nurturing environment for each child.

We provide positive experiences in Jewish tradition through the celebration of of Kabbalat Shabbat every Friday and the study and celebration of Jewish holidays through story telling, song, dance, and arts and crafts.

All of our children participate in weekly Physical Education and Music classes taught by our specialists. In Physical Education and Creative Movement children utilize our excellent outdoor facilities using special equipment and implementing programs designed to develop body awareness and gross motor coordination. Through our Music Program children heighten their awareness of Hebrew and Jewish holidays culminating with weekly school wide Shabbat celebrations. Our specialist accompanies the children on guitar and with rhythm instruments. Music is a favorite part of our curriculum.

We offer special sessions for parents providing information and support on a variety of child rearing issues pertinent to parenting in the '90s. Through open discussion, under the leadership of our Professional Facilitator, parents are offered the opportunity to network with each other, often developing lasting friendships.

Our fully equipped, state-of-the-art facility provides stimulating classrooms with developmentally appropriate materials for children ages 6-30 months of age a nd their parents. Under the guidance of our professionally trained coordinator, toddlers and parents will engage in a variety of fun-filled learning activities including:

• A rich variety of problem-solving and sensory arts and crafts
• An introduction to developmental cognitive thinking
• Specific activities designed to enhance both fine and gross motor skills
• Language patterning and development
• Opportunity for creative exploration
• Early social skills
• Exposure to active participation in rhythm and music activity
• Once per session special events are offered where children can share their school experience with Daddy, Grandma, Grandpa or another family member
• Periodic seminars featuring guest speakers who are specialists in a variety of child related fields are planned

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  ................Classes for the Following Age Groups are Offered in Twelve Week Sessions

Toddler Graduate School: (ages 24-30 months) Our toddler graduate school program is designed for children attending without parents. In small groups, toddlers will have the unique opportunity to experience a preschool setting. Children do not need to be toilet trained to attend. Children will experience a developmentally challenging toddler curriculum with special attention to the issues of separation from the parent, interaction within a group setting, and toilet training. The curriculum focuses on the development of the whole child, encompassing social, emotional, physical, language acquisition, and developmental skills. Enrollment is 3 half days. (9:00 AM to 12 Noon)

First Timers: (ages 2-3 years) Our program focuses on social, emotional, physical, and language development. Children delight in hands-on experiences in arts and crafts, music, movement, cooperative play, cooking, story sessions, and Judaic programs. Children do not need to be toilet trained in order to attend. Sessions are available either in the mornings from 9:00 AM to 12 Noon or in the afternoons from 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM. The option to extend this program to full days is available based on the child's readiness and sufficient enrollment.

Upward Climbers: (ages 3-4 years) At this age, our curriculum progresses to challenge the development of Language Acquisition, Number and Reading Readiness, Socialization Skills, Fine and Gross Motor Skills, and Judaic Integration. Children MUST be toilet trained to attend.

Giant Steppers: (ages 4-5 years) Our program encourages self-reliance while developing a broad foundation of cognitive skills. Children move between classrooms and interact with curriculum specialists to foster development in the areas of Reading and Math Readiness, Whole Language Acquition, Emergent Writing Skills, Science, Art, and Judaic Programs.

First Timers and Upward Climbers

5 half days (9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon)

3 half days and 2 full days (Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and Tuesday/Thursday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM)

5 full days (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM)

Giant Steppers

5 full days (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM)

After schoolers: (ages 2 1/2 to 8 years) An extended day program, designed to meet the needs of our working parents is available from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM Monday through Thursday and from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Friday.

Early Care: This program is available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM based on sufficient enrollment.

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